British fashion designer (1909-2003) who served as dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II and was known for his sartorial opinions.
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Radio Wars
Season 7 · Episode 3 · S07E03
“"[The bowler] should never be worn abroad, never by foreigners, and Americans who attempt to do so should be fined." -- Hardy Amies, designer”
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